Package Contents; Installation Environment; Quick Install; Operating The Recorder - Carrier Aritech TruVision DVR 17 Quick Start Manual

Package contents

The TruVision DVR 17 (model TVR 17) is
shipped with the following items:
• AC power cord or external power supply
(depending on the model)
• Recorder including HDDs
• USB mouse
• Rack mounts (8 and 16-channel models
only)
• TruVision DVR 17 Quick Start Guide
You can download the software and the
following manuals from our web site:
•
TruVision DVR 17 Quick Start Guide
•
TruVision DVR 17 User Manual
• TruVision Recorder Operator Guide

Installation environment

Refer to the user manual for detailed
information, but observe these important
requirements:
• Place the unit in a secure location.
• Ensure that the unit is in a well-ventilated
area.
• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Quick install

Recommended steps for setting up the
recorder:
1. Connect all the devices required to the
back panel of the recorder. See Figure 1
on page 1.
2. Connect a monitor to the VGA or HDMI
output.
3. Connect the mouse to the USB port in the
front panel.
4. Connect the power supply to the unit and
turn on the power.
5. Set up the unit with the required settings
using the setup Wizard.
TruVision DVR 17 Quick Start Guide
First time use
The recorder has an express installation
wizard on the local monitor that lets you easily
configure basic recorder settings when first
used. The wizard is not available on the
webpage.
By default, the setup wizard will start once the
recorder has loaded. The wizard walks you
through some of the more important settings
of your recorder. Select the preferred
language for the system and then set the
administrator password. There is no default
password provided.
The wizard will then guide you through the
menus to set the time and date, network
configuration, HDD management, and
recording configuration.
When all the required changes have been
entered, click Finish
recorder is now ready to use. Recording starts
automatically.

Operating the recorder

There are several ways to control the unit:
• Mouse control
• Web browser control
• Software (TruVision Navigator, TVRMobile)
USB mouse
The USB mouse provided with the recorder
operates all the functions of the recorder. The
mouse lets you navigate and make changes to
settings in the user interface.
Connect the mouse to the recorder by
plugging the mouse USB connector into the
USB port on the back or front panel. The
mouse is immediately operational, and the
pointer should appear.
Web browser control
The recorder's web browser lets you view,
record, and play back videos as well as
manage all aspects of the recorder from any
PC with internet access. The browser's easy-
to-use controls give you quick access to all
recorder functions. See Figure 4 on page 4.
to exit the wizard. The
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